Our easy chicken alfredo pasta recipe is rich, creamy and the perfect antidote to hunger pangs. You’re just two steps away from cheesy pasta perfection. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan alfredo pizza a medium high heat.

Add the chicken thighs and fry for around 10 mins, turning half way, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to cool a little, then use two forks to shred. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta, cook for 1 minute less that package instructions. Whilst the pasta is cooking, add the butter to the frying pan over a medium heat, scraping the bottom a little to get any of the browned bits. Tip in the cream along with the nutmeg and bring to a simmer.

Add the chicken back to the pan. Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to transfer the pasta straight from the water into the frying pan with the cream mixture. Sprinkle most of the parmesan over and use the tongs to toss it all together, adding a splash of the pasta water if it looks a little stiff. Season well, then tip into bowls. Top with the remaining parmesan, a scattering of parsley, and black pepper.

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How’s Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 96,756 times. Alfredo is a style of cream sauce made famous in 1914 by Alfredo’s restaurant in Rome. The earliest variations on this dish originally used only butter and Parmesan cheese. Today, however, it is most well-known as a smooth, cream-based recipe. Alfredo sauce is a versatile accompaniment for pasta, chicken, and more.